Students will learn to make various objects, such as rings, pendant head, pieces, bangle, bracelets, and other original works. depending on the duration of the study and speed.
For basic lessons, motifs of flowers and leaves often used during the Renaissance are used. After learning basic techniques, students can challenge making jewelry with different designs.
In the Jewelry Design course, students will be introduced to graphical representation techniques of jewels and gemstones, learning effectively how to merge aesthetics with functionality. First, students will be introduced to hand-sketching techniques, and then develop their personal projects through the use of professional software, exploring their own aesthetic sense and originality. The curriculum addresses many topics, including the study of the light refraction, color theory, technical drawing, perspective drawing, gemology.
Instructors :
Accademia Riaci jewelry making professor is a well-known goldsmith, winner of the competition “Millennium anniversary bill for the 50,000 Lira banknote” (the “Lira” was the currency in Italy before adopting the “Euro”).
Our Jewelry Design instructor, after graduating with a diploma of design from the “Accademia di Costume e Moda” (Academy of Costume and Fashion) in Rome, she started working as a 3D designer in several studios and later as a jewelry design freelancer, developing a very high-level experience, managing the production process from prototype to product.



2 weeks Course Sample Schedule
week | day | AM | PM |
1st week | Sun. | Arrival in Florence | |
Mon. | Orientation, City tour, Welcome Lunch | Free time | |
Tue. | Lessons | Free time | |
Wed. | Lessons | Free time | |
Thu. | Lessons | Free time | |
Fri. | Guided art visits | Free time | |
Sat. | Cultural Activity | ||
2nd week | Sun. | Free time | |
Mon. | Lessons | Free time | |
Tue. | Lessons | Free time | |
Wed. | Lessons | Free time | |
Thu. | Lessons | Free time | |
Fri. | Guided art visits | Free time | |
Sat. | Housing Check-out |
Fees and Schedule 2022
(fees - includes accommodation, meal vouchers (2 meal vouchers + 2 drink (coffee/tea/mineral water) vouchers per week), and weekly visits, etc.)
1 week | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks | 12 weeks |
Fees (Tuition Fee + Accommodation, etc.) | |||||
€1,800 | €2,600 | €4,600 | €6,400 | €8,200 | €11,000 |
Credits | |||||
1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 18 |
Check-in (Sun) - Check-out (Sat) | |||||
[ 2022 ] Every week |
[ 2022 ] May 1 – May 14 May 15 – May 28 May 29 – Jun. 11 Jun. 12 – Jun. 25 Jun. 26 – Jul. 9 Jul. 10 – Jul. 23 Jul. 24 – Aug. 6 Aug. 21 – Sep. 3 Sep. 4 – Sep. 17 Sep. 18 – Oct. 1 |
[ 2022 ] May 1 – May 28 May 15 – Jun. 11 May 29 – Jun. 25 Jun. 12 – Jul. 9 Jun. 26 – Jul. 23 Jul. 10 – Aug. 6 Jul. 24 – Sep. 3★ Aug. 21 – Sep. 17 Sep. 4 – Oct. 1 |
[ 2022 ] May 1 – Jun. 11 May 15 – Jun. 25 May 29 – Jul. 9 Jun. 12 – Jul. 23 Jun. 26 – Aug. 6 Jul.24 – Sep.17★ |
[ 2022 ] May 1 – Jun. 25 May 15 – Jul. 9 May 29 – Jul. 23 Jun. 12 – Aug. 6 Jun.26 – Sep. 3★ Jul. 24 – Oct. 1★ |
[ 2022 ] May 1 – Jul. 23 May 15 – Aug. 6 May 29 – Sep. 3★ Jun. 12 – Sep. 17★ Jun.26 – Oct. 1★ |
★ Painting, jewelry making, art history, enjoyment, Italian, English, home cooking, home cooking / Dolce, gelato, barista courses only | |||||
Note: Due to a SUMMER BREAK, the school will be closed from August 6, 2022, to August 21, 2022. Including Enrollment fee,
Tuition, |

